Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: October 21, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Woke Meter. By accessing or using wokemeter.net (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
2. Description of Service
Woke Meter provides a descriptive index measuring institutional policy signalling intensity around contemporary social issues across countries worldwide. The Site offers:
- Country rankings based on social policy signalling metrics
- Data visualizations and analytics
- News and event tracking related to social policy
- Educational content about methodology and data sources
3. Nature of the Index
IMPORTANT: This index is descriptive, not prescriptive.
The Woke Meter index measures the intensity and frequency of institutional policy signalling around contemporary social issues. It does NOT:
- Make value judgments about whether policies are "good" or "bad"
- Recommend or endorse any particular political position
- Provide comprehensive assessments of country quality of life or governance
- Constitute professional advice of any kind
The index is a data-driven tool for understanding patterns in institutional policy signalling. Users should always consult primary sources and exercise independent judgment.
4. Use of the Site
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Site for lawful purposes, including:
- Viewing and analyzing country rankings and data
- Reading news and events
- Learning about our methodology
- Sharing links to the Site
4.2 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Use the Site for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data without permission
- Misrepresent the nature or purpose of the index
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, data compilations, software, and the index methodology, is owned by Woke Meter or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Third-Party Content
News articles, data sources, and other third-party content displayed on the Site remain the property of their respective owners. We provide links and citations to original sources.
5.3 Data Usage
You may reference or cite data from the Site for non-commercial purposes, provided you:
- Provide clear attribution to Woke Meter
- Link back to the Site
- Do not misrepresent the data or its meaning
For commercial use or data licensing, please contact us at support@wokemeter.com.
6. Disclaimers
6.1 No Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
6.2 Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that:
- The Site will be error-free or uninterrupted
- All data and rankings are completely accurate or up-to-date
- The index methodology is perfect or comprehensive
- Third-party sources are accurate or reliable
6.3 Not Professional Advice
The Site does not provide legal, financial, political, or professional advice. Do not rely on the Site as a substitute for professional consultation.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WOKE METER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Site
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any errors or omissions in content
- Any decisions made based on information from the Site
8. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
9. User Conduct and Content
If you submit content to the Site (e.g., through contact forms or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
10. Advertising and Donations
The Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense and accepts donations through Buy Me a Coffee. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the processing of donations by third parties.
11. Changes to the Site and Terms
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any part thereof at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: support@wokemeter.com
- Website: wokemeter.net/contact
By using Woke Meter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.